This comprehensive guide will take you step-by-step through how to start a dance studio, from defining your vision to streamlining your studio management with Clubworx’s innovative software solutions.
Welcome to 2025, where the fitness industry is booming with premium boutique studios, high-ticket transformation programs, and members who expect more than just access to a squat rack.
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Starting a combat sports gym is an exciting venture that combines passion, discipline, and community. Whether you're an experienced martial artist or a fitness entrepreneur, launching your own fight club involves more than just mats and gloves.
Growing a combat sports gym takes more than sweat and sparring—it requires a strategic approach to marketing, community-building, and operations.
With all of the different business and entrepreneurs online, it can be hard to keep ahead of the game and prevent your presence from being swallowed up by the competition.
Before the start of the new financial year is one of the best times to update your business plan.
Acquiring new students is important, but keeping them engaged is what sustains long-term success. Retention is the key to a profitable dojo, ensuring consistent revenue and a strong community. Many dojo owners focus on marketing but fail to develop strategies that keep students enrolled for the long haul.
So when deciding what fitness classes your gym offer, the key focus should be on what your customers and potential customers would want.
First impressions count. Your website is usually the first experience or impression a (potential) member has of your business. A poorly designed website can give the wrong impression and mean that you miss out on a chance to get new members. Today we’re going to look at what actually makes a bad website so that you can do...well..the opposite!
A business is as good as the employees who work within it. Here we'll go through what you need to consider to make sure you hire the right people for your fitness business, while at the same time steering clear of some of the more common pitfalls in the industry.
No matter what type of fitness business you run, chances are, you are the cheerleader and motivator for your clients.
When you’ve been involved in the development of as many small businesses as I have, you see a lot of websites — and a lot of website building mistakes. If you’re building a website for your martial arts dojo, PT Studio, affiliate box or fitness center, here are some of the most common mistakes and how your fitness business can avoid them:
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This comprehensive guide will take you step-by-step through how to start a dance studio, from defining your vision to streamlining your studio management with Clubworx’s innovative software solutions.
Welcome to 2025, where the fitness industry is booming with premium boutique studios, high-ticket transformation programs, and members who expect more than just access to a squat rack.
Starting a combat sports gym is an exciting venture that combines passion, discipline, and community. Whether you're an experienced martial artist or a fitness entrepreneur, launching your own fight club involves more than just mats and gloves.
Growing a combat sports gym takes more than sweat and sparring—it requires a strategic approach to marketing, community-building, and operations.
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You didn’t open your studio or gym to become a full-time administrator. You opened it to build a community. But here’s the thing — if you don’t really know who’s walking through your doors each day, you’re missing the opportunity to serve them better and grow your business faster.
Retaining personal training clients is the cornerstone of a thriving fitness business. While acquiring new clients is important, keeping them engaged and loyal over time is what fuels sustainable growth and builds a reputable brand.
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Combat sports are more popular than ever—and it’s not just MMA getting all the attention. From centuries-old martial arts like Karate and Judo to modern hybrids like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai, each discipline offers a unique mix of skill, structure, and tradition.
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Here’s how automating your fitness business can supercharge your operations, increase revenue, and improve member satisfaction.
The dojos that thrive year after year—the ones packed with loyal students, buzzing energy, and word-of-mouth referrals—they’ve cracked the retention code. So, what are they doing differently?
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Running a dojo isn’t just about throwing punches, mastering kata, or winning medals. It’s a business. A community. A legacy. And while you might’ve started your martial arts school with dreams of passing down knowledge and changing lives, chances are, at some point, you’ve been blindsided by the business side of things.
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Discover how to build a successful hybrid fitness model, combining online and in-person training for growth, retention, and efficiency.
Create a top-notch onboarding program that retains gym members, boosts engagement, and builds loyalty using these expert tips and tech tools.
Discover the ultimate guide to gym CRM software. Learn how to choose the best solution for member management, scheduling, and business growth.
If you're running a gym, fitness studio, or wellness center, your software is the backbone of your operations. It manages memberships, automates payments, schedules classes, and streamlines communication with clients. But what happens when that software is outdated, clunky, or unreliable?
If you’re a personal trainer launching your own studio, bootcamp, or online coaching program, getting those initial clients can feel like an uphill battle. But with the right strategy, you can quickly build a strong foundation for success.
In this blog, we’ll break down how to define your niche, determine the right pricing strategy, and explore the benefits of using a structured payment system to ensure you get paid on time without awkward money conversations.
Marketing and personalisation go hand in hand, offering opportunities to deepen connections, improve retention, and drive growth. But how can you scale these efforts without adding hours of manual work to your day?
Running a successful dojo is about more than just teaching martial arts; it’s about providing a seamless experience for your students and their families. One of the most common challenges dojo owners face is managing belt tracking and student progress efficiently.
Are you looking to boost enrollment and expand your martial arts school? Look no further! In this article, we will share with you 10 proven strategies that will help you grow your martial arts school and take it to the next level. Whether you're just starting out or have been running your school for years, these strategies are guaranteed to bring in more students and increase your revenue.
This guide offers strategies for how to find yoga instructors who are highly qualified and tick all your boxes, as well as tips on how Clubworx software can simplify management, ensuring a supportive work environment for your teachers.
Prepare your fitness or wellness business for Black Friday and Cyber Monday with these creative marketing ideas. From bootcamps to gift cards, learn how to attract more clients and boost sales this holiday season with Clubworx’s expert guide.
Discover the top 5 SMS messages that your gym should be sending to keep your members engaged, reduce no-shows, and ensure seamless operations throughout their fitness journey.
